Student Democrats host party to watch VP debate

GLASSBORO -- In an effort to engage students in the presidential election, the Rowan University Democratic Club will host a Vice Presidential Debate watch party on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7:45 p.m. in Room 150 of Science Hall.

"Students need to understand what is going on because this one election has the ability to substantially change the country's future, and students our age are America's future," said William Moen Jr., the club president.

"Holding this Vice Presidential Debate watch party is very important because it gives students a chance to get involved in the election, and hopefully sparks their interest in politics. I am very excited to see the turnout for this watch party. We are expecting both Democrats and Republicans to attend," said Moen.

Vice presidential nominees Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin will debate several issues at Washington University in St. Louis. Gwen Ifill of PBS' "Washington Week" and "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" will moderate the debate, which begins at 8 p.m.

The Rowan Democratic Club will welcome their fellow students to join them for refreshments as they watch live coverage of the event.

The Democratic Club is also planning a similar event in October for a presidential debate, according to Moen.